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I do not own the copyright to this recording. This video is for historical and educational purposes only. Line-up / Musicians Frank Martin - vocals, keyboards, flute Martin Köhmstedt - guitar Dirk Fleck - bass Rüdiger Braune - drums Tracks Listing 01. Duplicate 02. Last Spring 03. Thoughts 04. Dream Bonus Track 05. Thoughts (live,1974) Germany ,Symphonic Prog “Well... here's the next big thing for archival progressive rock collectors (recorded in 1974). Imagine Spektakel as played by Eloy. Oh... did I get your attention there? Good, that was the plan. This is more German symphonic than classic Krautrock, and I know many of you are nodding your head, saying “yep - know wha'cha mean, Tom“. This is definitely a dream for keyboard fans, and there's oodles of organ, Moog, electric piano, and mellotron to absorb and treasure. While there is guitar, it definitely plays second banana to the awesome banks of keyboards. And, as indicated prior, the album is geared more towards the symphonic progressive genre with plenty of meter breaks and compositional acumen. This is not a atmospheric Krautrock zone out. Side 2 is a bit more of a blues based jam, and also possesses a slightly lesser sound quality, but still no less awesome of a listening experience - perhaps calling out a more classic German sound ala Sixty-Nine here. Yes, there's been a Sixty-Nine sighting (look them up) Sixty-Nine. On the topic of sound quality, it's very good for an archival recording, but hardly Abbey Road Studios standard, so be sure to keep expectations in check. Top drawer this one goes in.“ Released 24 October 2014 (Archival)
